Innovation Montessori Ocoee

Q: Is Innovation Montessori Ocoee a good school?

Innovation Montessori Ocoee ranks 819 th of 2256 Florida alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Innovation Montessori Ocoee is a public charter elementary school serving 717 students in grades K-8 in Ocoee, Florida, which is part of the Orange County School District. The school has consistently maintained a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating strong academic performance.

One of the key factors that sets Innovation Montessori Ocoee apart is its impressive test scores. The school consistently outperforms the Orange County and Florida state averages in subjects like Civics, Biology, U.S. History, and 3rd and 6th grade English Language Arts. Additionally, the school has a more diverse student population compared to many nearby schools, with a racial makeup of 41.84% White, 33.05% Hispanic, 9.76% African American, and 6.56% Asian. Another notable aspect is the school's relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 17.0%, which is lower than several nearby schools like Lake Gem Elementary (30.5%), Dillard Street Elementary (29.4%), and Prairie Lake Elementary (29.5%).

When compared to other public schools in the Orange County School District, Innovation Montessori Ocoee stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, diverse student population, and lower chronic absenteeism rates. These factors suggest that the school may have effective strategies in place to promote student engagement and success, making it an attractive option for families in the Ocoee area.

Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative K-12

1644 N Lakewood Ave
Ocoee, FL 34761

(407) 654-2045

District: Orange

SchoolDigger Rank:
819^th of 2,256 Florida Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,418

Student/teacher ratio: 16.2

Number of students: 926

Racial breakdown:

White:

40.7%

Hispanic:

34.2%

African American:

10.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 22.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Innovation Montessori Ocoee ranks better than 63.7% of elementary schools in Florida. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.97. (See more...)

Compare Details Innovation Montessori Ocoee ranks better than 59.9% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.8. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (40.7%), Hispanic (34.2%), African American (10.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 22.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Innovation Montessori Ocoee is 16.2. 11 alternative schools in the Orange School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Innovation Montessori Ocoee employs 57 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Innovation Montessori Ocoee is $7,418. 6 alternative schools in the Orange School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Innovation Montessori Ocoee was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Innovation Montessori Ocoee 479^th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Innovation Montessori Ocoee in the ranking list.)

Orange:

SchoolDigger ranks Orange 31^st of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Innovation Montessori Ocoee

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2014	52.19	983^rd	2064	52.4%
2016	58.56	859^th	2087	58.8%
2017	54.30	951^st	2112	55.0%
2018	49.39	1073^rd	2118	49.3%
2019	57.82	888^th	2182	59.3%
2021	57.24	936^th	2247	58.3%
2023	49.21	1114^th	2240	50.3%
2024	61.97	819^th	2256	63.7%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Innovation Montessori Ocoee

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2017	52.13	488^th	1031	52.7%
2018	58.88	401^st	1035	61.3%
2019	65.60	355^th	1099	67.7%
2021	75.11	255^th	1136	77.6%
2022	69.68	307^th	1148	73.3%
2023	65.20	380^th	1177	67.7%
2024	57.80	479^th	1196	59.9%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 4.2)

78%

11%

Reviews:

by a parent
Thursday, September 19, 2019

Hmm...some classrooms are positive experiences, some are not. Administration is not great. Disorganized and missing many of the resources you get in normal schools. Test scores are very low in math in the Elementary. Be wary about enrolling here. Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, November 27, 2017

I can not be happier with the true montessori education that both of my children are receiving! Seeing them triving, learning & being happy is priceless. IMO has top notch montessori teachers & office empl. Close Quote

by a parent
Sunday, November 19, 2017

A wonderful school and community educating a new generation of world citizens! Our family could not be any more satisfied with our kids achievements and growth. Close Quote

by a parent
Saturday, November 12, 2016

We have been so happy with our experience at MWGCS! The students and teachers really do show the "grace and courtesy" that the Montessori methodology teaches and the children benefit from receiving the state standards in combination with Montessori lessons and methods. Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, October 28, 2016

Amazing teachers and school. Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, October 28, 2016

I cannot say enough about how amazing the school is! The community involvement is inspiring. The care and attention that the teachers take with each individual student is invaluable. I am truly amazed by what our son has learned and is accomplishing through studies here. We look forward to many years at this school for both of our children. We are very proud to be part of this school and the community. Close Quote

by a parent
Saturday, May 2, 2015

I really love this school. I can't imagine sending my daughter anywhere else. She do get all the attention she deserve!!! I see all children in this school getting equal opportunity. All the teachers my Daughter have had have been fabulous. Everyone, even the administration is so caring. I think the Principal knows every child and Parents by name. This school has a very warm and loving environment.The 5th grade Teacher (Ms.Susan ) and Gifted Teacher ( Ms.Nicole) really goes out of it's way to make communicate and meetings easy for my Daycare schedule . Close Quote

Enrollment information for Innovation Montessori Ocoee

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2012	70	10	10	11	0	0	3	104
2013	83	19	15	19	0	0	6	142
2014	95	23	14	25	0	1	8	166
2015	109	37	11	37	0	1	10	205
2016	132	43	13	48	1	1	12	250
2017	172	39	12	61	1	1	13	299
2018	228	50	12	97	1	2	15	405
2019	329	71	24	155	3	2	22	606
2020	341	66	25	181	2	2	25	642
2021	333	62	38	189	2	2	39	665
2022	324	63	47	219	2	3	49	707
2023	300	70	47	237	2	5	56	717
2024	377	100	64	317	1	6	61	926

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Innovation Montessori Ocoee

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	104	6.0	17.3	3.8
2013	142	9.0	15.7	12.7
2014	166	11.0	15.0	0
2015	205	13.0	15.7	0
2016	250	18.0	13.8	0
2017	299	19.0	15.7	n/a
2018	405	28.0	14.4	4.4
2019	606	36.0	16.8	6.8
2020	642	38.0	16.8	0.5
2021	665	39.0	17.0	17.4
2022	707	43.0	16.4	20.4
2023	717	43.0	16.6	18.4
2024	926	57.0	16.2	22.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Innovation Montessori Ocoee

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	104	6.0	17.3	3.8
2013	142	9.0	15.7	12.7
2014	166	11.0	15.0	0
2015	205	13.0	15.7	0
2016	250	18.0	13.8	0
2017	299	19.0	15.7	n/a
2018	405	28.0	14.4	4.4
2019	606	36.0	16.8	6.8
2020	642	38.0	16.8	0.5
2021	665	39.0	17.0	17.4
2022	707	43.0	16.4	20.4
2023	717	43.0	16.6	18.4
2024	926	57.0	16.2	22.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Innovation Montessori Ocoee

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$00 (0.0%)	$7,807 (100.0%)	$7,807
2019	$00 (0.0%)	$7,648 (100.0%)	$7,648
2020	$00 (0.0%)	$7,522 (100.0%)	$7,522
2021	$109 (1.5%)	$6,957 (98.5%)	$7,066
2022	$444 (5.3%)	$7,894 (94.7%)	$8,337
2023	$00 (0.0%)	$7,418 (100.0%)	$7,418

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Innovation Montessori Ocoee

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 888^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1114^th of 2240 Elementary schools	9%
Ranks 355^th of 1099 Middle schools	Ranks 380^th of 1177 Middle schools	0%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Innovation Montessori Ocoee)	63	71	8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	55	54	1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
5th Grade Science (Innovation Montessori Ocoee)	60	39	21%
5th Grade Science (Orange)	54	59	5%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Innovation Montessori Ocoee)	66	63	3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	48	46	2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	52	48	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Innovation Montessori Ocoee)	48	62	14%
7th Grade Mathematics (Orange)	49	50	1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	54	46	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Innovation Montessori Ocoee)	61	56	5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	54	47	7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	49	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Innovation Montessori Ocoee)	27	42	15%
8th Grade Mathematics (Orange)	36	38	2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	46	42	4%
8th Grade Science (Innovation Montessori Ocoee)	51	58	7%
8th Grade Science (Orange)	49	50	1%
8th Grade Science (Florida)	48	44	4%
End of Course Civics (Innovation Montessori Ocoee)	89	89
End of Course Civics (Orange)	66	61	5%
End of Course Civics (Florida)	71	66	5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Innovation Montessori Ocoee)	69	100	31%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Orange)	63	51	12%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	606	717	18.3%
African American	71	70	1.4%
American Indian	3	2	33.3%
Asian	24	47	95.8%
Hispanic	155	237	52.9%
Pacific Islander	2	5	150%
White	329	300	8.8%
Two or More Races	22	56	154.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	6.8%	18.4%	11.6%

Schools Near Innovation Montessori Ocoee

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				FAST English Language Arts (2024)								FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC US History (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Innovation Montessori Ocoee	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	1644 N Lakewood Ave	Ocoee	34761	Orange County	Orange	Yes	No	No	No	(407) 654-2045	926	57	16.2	22.9%	377 (40.7%)	100 (10.8%)	317 (34.2%)	64 (6.9%)	1 (0.1%)	6 (0.6%)	61 (6.6%)								(n/a)	79.0	55.0	67.0	79.0	61.0	57.0	62.0	55.0	61.0	45.0	53.0	48.0		38.0	59.0	52.0	47.0	44.0	86.0	78.0	85.0	$7,418	$00	$7,418
Magnolia School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	1900 Matterhorne Dr	Orlando	32818	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 296-6499	115	19	6.0	45.2%	16 (13.9%)	51 (44.3%)	40 (34.8%)	5 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.6%)								(n/a)																						$73,115	$7,027	$66,088
Hospital Homebound	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	12301 Warrior Rd	Winter Garden	34787	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 317-3909	133	36	3.6	24.1%	29 (21.8%)	29 (21.8%)	62 (46.6%)	10 (7.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.3%)								(n/a)						27.0										40.0					50.0
Silver Pines Academy K-12 Learning Center	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	1906 Matterhorn Road	Orlando	32818	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 296-6449	89	24	3.7	75.3%	20 (22.5%)	33 (37.1%)	27 (30.3%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (9.0%)								(n/a)							0.0															$124,695	$17,550	$107,146
Devereux Treatment Program	Public, Alternative	K-12	6147 Christian Way	Orlando	32808	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 296-5300	32	3	10.6	9.4%	18 (56.3%)	10 (31.3%)	4 (12.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Ocvs Digital Academy	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	4000 Silver Star Rd	Orlando	32808	Orange County	Orange	No	No	Yes	No	(407) 317-3327	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Ocvs Virtual Instruction Program	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	4000 Silver Star Rd	Orlando	32808	Orange County	Orange	No	No	Yes	No	(407) 317-3327	20	25	.8	35.0%	5 (25.0%)	4 (20.0%)	9 (45.0%)	1 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.0%)								(n/a)																						$7,754	$158	$7,596
Ocvs Virtual Franchise	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	4000 Silver Star Rd	Orlando	32808	Orange County	Orange	No	No	Yes	No	(407) 317-3327	1,032	132	7.8	9.4%	353 (34.2%)	180 (17.4%)	386 (37.4%)	51 (4.9%)	2 (0.2%)	9 (0.9%)	51 (4.9%)								(n/a)	68.0	48.0	60.0	66.0	62.0	66.0	72.0	66.0	55.0	36.0	32.0	56.0	60.0	66.0	56.0	49.0	61.0	46.0	79.0	75.0	62.0	$12,221	$1,365	$10,856
Positive Pathways Transition Center	Public, Alternative	K-12	6125 N Orange Blossom Trl	Orlando	32810	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 992-0599	306	25	12.2	75.8%	31 (10.1%)	146 (47.7%)	121 (39.5%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.3%)								(n/a)				26.0	13.0	9.0	15.0	4.0				12.0	10.0	4.0		4.0	0.0	0.0	21.0	23.0	20.0	$21,294	$3,317	$17,976
Princeton House Charter	Public, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-12	1166 Lee Rd	Orlando	32810	Orange County	Orange	Yes	No	No	No	(407) 523-7121	110	18	6.1		23 (20.9%)	29 (26.4%)	44 (40.0%)	8 (7.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (5.5%)								(n/a)	10.0		0.0						5.0													$27,099	$1,150	$25,949

Frequently Asked Questions about Innovation Montessori Ocoee

What district is Innovation Montessori Ocoee in?

Orange

How many students attend Innovation Montessori Ocoee?

In the 2023-24 school year, 926 students attended Innovation Montessori Ocoee.

Is Innovation Montessori Ocoee a good school?

Innovation Montessori Ocoee ranks 819^th of 2256 Florida alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Innovation Montessori Ocoee?

Students at Innovation Montessori Ocoee are 41% White, 34% Hispanic, 11% African American, 7% Asian, 7% Two or more races.

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